There is no BEST!whats the best antenna for a cb
I'm really starting to like this siteopcorn: Just as I think of adding something (like a CB), a whole bunch of guys ask questions about the same subject that I never would have thought of :joke:
I was just going to use the OEM CB antenna, but this makes a whole lot more sense,
Are you guys using the SIE-GL1806-SOLO3-HONDA O6 & UP GL-1800 SINGLE ANTENNA KIT - 3 FOOT as a single antenna for both the radio and the CB and is it just a "bolt" on swap for the OEM radio antenna?
It looks like they have a kit that includes the splitter and all the hardware (base, new swivel, etcIn a word.... yep! Give Sierra a call as you will need the splitter for CB and radio hook up.
Give Diana a shout and she'll hook you up.I'll give them a call first thing tomorrow and make sure that I'm reading correctly and don't need anything else.
There is not a lot to see. It's a black whip, either 2' or 3' top-loaded antenna. Installation of the antenna takes less than 2 minutes and it keeps it's fold-over capability.Would like to see pics of the Sierra antenna set up
The best antenna, talk to the folks at sierra-mc.com or Sierra for short they can tell you the best set up. Understand that having a CB antenna on one side and a radio antenna on the other will still cause your CB power to side lobe, more power off the sides and less for fore and aft, and isn't that where we want to talk. I have a single whip from them that is combined radio and cb and got it to fit on a 06 airbag no less. I have had conversations at distances of over seven miles and am very happy. One black whip looks good too.
Jeff
That's really all I need it for (talking in a group). I'm usually the "trail" guy in the LD group I sometimes tour with and it's handy to be able to tell the lead what's happening at the back end and when eveyone has made a route change.One thing to keep in mind is, the cb radios on Wing were designed to talk to others within a group. The GL1800's that I've had any experience with is somewhat distorted while listening to someone real close. Older model Wings did not have that problem.
Please clarify as I need the same setup for my 06. Does this antennae replace the stock radio antennae and serve both radio and CB???? Does the original radio bracket remain in place?Give Diana a shout and she'll hook you up.
The CB you need is this: http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HON-GL18-CB
The antenna is this (get the 3 footer): http://www.sierra-mc.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SIE-GL1806-SOLO3
There is not a lot to see. It's a black whip, either 2' or 3' top-loaded antenna. Installation of the antenna takes less than 2 minutes and it keeps it's fold-over capability.
One of the best features of this setup is if you decide to sell your bike. Everyone knows that you don't get very much for the accessories when you sell the bike. This way, you can un-install the CB AND the antenna, put everything back to original and sell the CB and antenna separately. Also...no holes to drill! :thumbup:
Yes and Yes to questions 1 and 2.Please clarify as I need the same setup for my 06. Does this antennae replace the stock radio antennae and serve both radio and CB???? Does the original radio bracket remain in place?
thanks for your info,
Ken
Exactly what I was looking for. thanks for the timely info.Yes and Yes to questions 1 and 2.
Regarding the "original radio bracket," there is no original radio bracket. The original radio antenna bracket remains in place. You just unscrew the AM/FM antenna and the fold-over mount and install the new antenna and fold-over mount.
Does this answer your question?